My sweet wife loves to watch HGTV. I love John Wayne. Sometimes she goes and watches TV in the den while I watch TV in the study. While walking through the kitchen and getting a snack one night, my ...

We have been discussing touching up catalyzed finishes. In the course of my research, I sent an e-mail to one of my buddies to ask for some background on the use of MEK and PM Acetate for repairing ...

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Some people argue that scratches and dents in wood furniture and floors add character - and if that's your philosophy, we say embrace it. But if you're bummed out because of an obvious scratch, water ...

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We renovated our kitchen 10 years ago in a French country style. One of my favorite details is the “jewelry” we chose for the cabinet knobs and pulls. Over time, the antique-looking finish has worn ...

Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Solid-wood furniture is often passed down from generation to generation, linking memories of ...